persecution

The Problem of a Hardened Heart

May 30, 2021 By ray

Audio file Text: Mark 4:16-17 Summary: What causes a hardened heart? 3 things: 1) reducing Christianity to a religion of principles, doctrines, and traditions of men (Mark 7:5-8); 2) not using what you already know (Mark 4:21-25); 3) allowing persecution to bother you (Mark 4:16-17).… Read more

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

February 24, 2020 By ray

Text: John 16:1-15 Summary: The ministry of the Holy Spirit can be summed up in one word — Jesus.… Read more

Watch and Pray

August 26, 2019 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Mark 14:32-42 Pray to discern false teachers. Pray to endure the present and future persecution. Pray to express your heartfelt desire for Jesus’ return. Pray for a willing spirit to pray. Pray for your flesh and your emotions not to get in the way of you praying.… Read more

The Fires of Persecution

August 19, 2019 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Mark 10:17-31 (Context – Mark 9:49-50, 10:32-40) Summary: As followers of Jesus, expect to go through many fires, specifically, the fires of persecution. Allow these fires to purify you, for great is your reward.… Read more

Pentecost Sunday: Spirit-filled Laborer and Spirit-filled Witness

June 9, 2019 By ray

Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Matt 10:1-22 Jesus models for us what it means to be a Spirit-filled laborer and a Spirit-filled witness. Look to Him and follow in His footsteps.… Read more